Dealing with Uneven Heating Issues in Your Home

Do you find parts of your home in Lorton, Virginia, warmer than others? Do some rooms have cold spots or drafts? Uneven heating is a common issue caused by several problems, including dirty filters, leaking ducts, improper sizing, or inadequate insulation. A professional heating, ventilation, and air conditioning contractor can solve the problem.

Check Ductwork

Ducted HVAC systems can lose up to 40% of the conditioned air flowing through them due to leaks, poor joins, or improper installation. You may experience uneven heating in individual rooms or zones of your home. Energy Star reports that leaking ducts can reduce energy efficiency by up to 20%. Experienced HVAC contractors will look for holes, poor joins, kinks, and other problems and provide solutions to make ducts more airtight and energy-efficient.

If ducts are installed in an attic or other unconditioned space, cold air infiltration dilutes the hot air coming from the furnace. You lose energy efficiency and comfort. Repairing and insulating ducts improve indoor air quality, reduces energy use, and keeps dangerous gases from back-drafting into the living space. Duct sealing is another option that improves comfort and reduces energy loss.

Schedule a Tune-Up

Dirty air filters and poorly maintained furnaces can affect comfort and energy efficiency. Dirty filters restrict airflow, which reduces the amount of air circulating and makes equipment work harder to create conditioned air. The result is that some rooms may be warmer than others. Clean or change filters approximately every three months or according to the manufacturer’s recommendations.

Tune-ups examine each component of the system. During routine maintenance visits, technicians will clean filters, check ducts, test system pressure, inspect burners, ignition systems, and piping on gas and oil furnaces, check the wiring, and ensure the unit cycles properly.

Call the Professionals at Commonwealth Cooling & Heating

Commonwealth Cooling & Heating has provided expert HVAC services for northeastern Virginia residents since 2002. We are a Bryant Factory Authorized Dealer, a prestigious designation that demonstrates technological excellence and a commitment to 100% customer satisfaction. Our NATE-certified technicians have passed industry tests in core subjects and specialties that confirm their technical abilities. We work on all brands of heating and cooling equipment.

For more information about improving your indoor comfort, call us for new heating installations, furnace repairs or HVAC seasonal maintenance. We offer 24/7 emergency service.